Suggests building models as a way to reinforce and enhance related subjects such as architectural drafting, structural carpentry, etc., and discusses time, materials, scales, tools or equipment needed, how to achieve realistic special effects, and the types of projects that can be built (model of complete building, a panoramic model, and model…

To gain a perspective of difficult descriptive geometry problems, teaching aids are original and used by drafting students. (GR)

To help drafting students visualize what three-dimensional objects will look like when they are presented in only two dimensions. (Author/MU)

The use of models in the high school drafting room eliminates the need for many drawings and demonstrates potential problems. (MW)

A new awareness of the need to conserve energy and interest in solar energy led to research and development projects by drafting students at Horace Mann Junior High School, Charleston, West Virginia. The article describes various projects design and includes photographs of some of the models. (MF)

The purpose of this study was to determine the relative effectiveness of pictorial drawings and scale models in teaching principles of orthographic projection. A sample of 60 students were randomly selected from a population of sixth grade boys in four Minneapolis public schools. They were divided into three IQ levels and assigned to four groups:…

Designed and written for industrial arts instructors and students, this teacher-developed curriculum offers both a model for instructors and practical guidelines for classroom activities that explore the field of communications. Various aspects of course design and delivery are covered in the introductory section, including course goals and…